Zelenskyy:
Zelenskyy: I invited Netanyahu to Kyiv, he has yet to accept
Ukrainian President says his country asked Israel for military aid but has not yet received any.
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Rep. Ilhan Omar:
Rep. Ilhan Omar: No way in hell I am attending Herzog's speech
Anti-Israel Democrat goes on the attack in Twitter thread, announces she will boycott President Herzog's speech to Congress next week.
North Korea confirms it fired intercontinental ballistic missile
North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un supervised launch of Hwasong-18, which flew 1,001 kilometers for 4,491 seconds.
PA cabinet leader:
PA cabinet leader: Biden is the only president who hasn't promoted peace
PA cabinet leader Mohammad Shtayyeh slams the United States for not presenting any initiative to revive the peace process with Israel.
DeSantis:
DeSantis: Biden meets with dictators but snubs the Israeli Prime Minister
Florida Governor criticizes Biden administration after Ambassador Nides said US is trying to keep Israel "from going of the rails".
UN rapporteur accuses:
UN rapporteur accuses: Israel turned Palestinian territories into 'open-air prison'
Francesca Albanese, who has a history of anti-Israel bias, accuses Israel of imposing "apartheid" regime on Palestinian Arabs.
US to move ahead with transfer of F-16s to Turkey
The announcement comes after Turkey agreed to drop its opposition to Sweden’s bid to join NATO.
North Korea fires ballistic missile
The launch comes days after Kim Jong Un's sister issued threats against the US.
It's official:
It's official: US returns to UNESCO after five-year absence
Trump withdrew from the UN cultural agency due to its anti-Israel bias before the US was readmitted in late June.
White House issues rare statement on protests in Israel
White House calls on Israel to "respect the right of peaceful assembly" amid protests against judicial reform.
US intelligence assessment:
US intelligence assessment: Iran not pursuing nuclear weapons at the moment
New US assessment says Iran has moved to increase its capacity to produce an atomic bomb, but has stopped short of that so far.
State Department spokesman:
State Department: Israel is an independent country, we'll continue to express our concerns
State Department spokesperson responds to Minister Ben Gvir who, in response to Biden's criticism, said Israel is an independent country.
Ambassador Nides:
Ambassador Nides: We're trying to stop Israel from 'going off the rails' with reform
Outgoing US Ambassador to Israel argues the judicial reform in Israel raises questions about Israel's democratic credentials.
Iran executes two men over 2022 attack on Shiite shrine
Iran publicly executes two men over October 2022 attack which was claimed by ISIS.
North Korea warns:
North Korea warns: We may shoot down US spy planes
North Korea denounces US move to introduce a nuclear missile submarine to waters near the Korean peninsula.
UAE pledges $15 million to rebuild Jenin
The money will be granted to UNRWA, the UN agency that assists “Palestinian refugees”.
Iran claims:
Iran claims: We intercepted oil tanker after it was involved in a collision
The comments come a day after the US military said it blocked attempts by Iran to seize commercial tankers in international waters.
New Hampshire adopts anti-BDS legislation
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu signs executive order barring the state from investing in companies that boycott Israel.
UN chief charges:
UN chief charges: Israel used excessive force in Jenin
Ambassador Erdan fires back: The Secretary-General’s remarks against Israel were shameful, farfetched, and completely detached from reality.
Four countries officially sue Iran over downing of Ukrainian jet
UK, Canada, Sweden and Ukraine launch ICJ case against Iran over 2020 downing of jet after elimination of Soleimani.
After Quran burning:
After Quran burning: Stockholm authorities receive application to burn Torah
Police in Stockholm receive new applications to burn religious texts following burning of Quran that sparked outrage in the Muslim world.
Due to backlash?
Due to backlash? BBC reporter closes Twitter account after anti-Israel remarks
BBC journalist Anjana Gadgil, who told former PM Bennett that "Israeli forces are happy to kill children", shuts down her Twitter account.
South Korea retrieves wreckage of North Korean spy satellite
South Korean military says the satellite, which crashed after failed launch in May, did not appear to be capable of military surveillance.
UN human rights chief:
UN human rights chief: The violence must stop
UN human rights chief Volker Turk denounces violence following Tel Aviv attack and Jenin operation: Violence only begets more violence.
Oman condemns Jenin op.:
Oman condemns Jenin operation: We support the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people
Oman's Foreign Ministry calls on international community to "assume its responsibilities" in order to achieve peace.
UN force checking whether Hezbollah tent was removed from Israeli territory
UNIFIL in contact with officials in Israel and Lebanon over tensions regarding two tents set up by Hezbollah in Israeli territory.
Turkey criticizes Jenin op.:
Turkey criticizes Jenin operation: Current tensions could trigger a new spiral of violence
Turkey’s Foreign Ministry condemns Israel’s counterterrorism operation in Jenin, calls on Israel "to act with common sense".
UN chief 'deeply concerned' about developments in Jenin
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for military operations to be conducted "with full respect for international humanitarian law".
Lebanon:
Lebanon: Qaddafi's son moved to hospital after hunger strike
Hannibal Qaddafi, son of former Libyan dictator, moved from Lebanese prison to hospital in critical condition.
Sweden:
Sweden: Quran burning was an Islamophobic act
Sweden's government condemns burning of a Quran outside Stockholm's main mosque which enraged the Muslim world.
After winning local election:
After winning local election: Germany's AfD party notches another victory
Germany's far-right party's candidate elected a full-time town mayor of the small town of Raguhn-Jessnitz.
Iran sued in international court over downed Ukrainian jetliner
Canada, Britain, Sweden and Ukraine to take Iran to International Court of Justice over jetliner downed in 2020.
UNESCO members gather to approve US return
The US earlier this month notified UNESCO that it has decided to rejoin after the Trump administration withdrew US membership.
Due to security issues:
US envoy on Iran placed on leave due to security issues
Sources say Rob Malley has been placed on leave without pay amid investigation into his handling of classified material.
Iran files complaint against Canada at top UN court
Iran claims Canada breached its state immunity by designating it a sponsor of terrorism.
UN Secretary-General:
UN Secretary-General: Settlements are a flagrant violation of international law
Antonio Guterres issues scathing criticism of Israel’s approval of new construction in Judea and Samaria.
Europe to retain Iran ballistic missile sanctions
The sanctions, which were part of the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, are due to expire in October.
South Africa:
South Africa: Lawmaker says Jewish school should be 'deregistered'
South African lawmaker says Cape Town-based Jewish day school should be “deregistered” due to being pro-Israel.
Germany:
Germany: Jewish leaders alarmed after AfD's victory in local election
Jewish leaders in Germany concerned that far-right party's local election victory “could open the floodgates”.
Despite its incitement:
US increases its financial support for UNRWA despite incitement against Israel
State Department confirms the federal budgetary support for UNRWA will reach a record $223 million in 2023.
